Everyman's War
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Everyman's War is an independent narrative feature war film
directed by Thad Smith. It was released on DVD in the U.S. on May 18, 2010 by Virgil Films & Entertainment and in 43 countries internationally by Koan Entertainment. Additionally it was released in Spain by Paramount Pictures
in May of 2010 under the title "Los héroes de Las Árdenas."
Based on the true story of Sgt. Don Smith of the 94th Infantry Division. Much of the film takes place during January of 1945 near Nennig
, Germany in the Battle of the Bulge. The film was awarded with 'Best Narrative Feature' at the 2009 GI Film Festival
and several other awards including a "Film Excellence" award for directing by the Film Oregon Alliance.
, Germany, a battle weary GI and his unit stand ready to defend the small town, a key position in the Allied advance to win the war.
Outgunned and outnumbered, S/Sgt Don Smith (Cole Carson) struggles to find hope and courage against overwhelming odds in one of the decisive confrontations in the Battle of the Bulge
during WWII. His squad of GI's of the 94th Infantry Division lay dug in on the ridge-line outside of town. No one in high command believed that German forces would attack in the sub zero temperatures and near blizzard conditions. As the pre-dawn attack comes, with communications down Sgt. Smith is left with no choice but to make his way through enemy fire, unarmed and wounded, into town and warn of the coming attack.
Based on actual accounts, Everyman's War explores the heroic events of this decorated veteran's courage and the struggle between duty and desire. Between the prospect of the life and love that waits at home and the harsh realities of war which marks the pivotal epoch in his life, he discovers that the loss of hope can be worse than the loss of life.
War film
War films are a film genre concerned with warfare, usually about naval, air or land battles, sometimes focusing instead on prisoners of war, covert operations, military training or other related subjects. At times war films focus on daily military or civilian life in wartime without depicting battles...
directed by Thad Smith. It was released on DVD in the U.S. on May 18, 2010 by Virgil Films & Entertainment and in 43 countries internationally by Koan Entertainment. Additionally it was released in Spain by Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
in May of 2010 under the title "Los héroes de Las Árdenas."
Based on the true story of Sgt. Don Smith of the 94th Infantry Division. Much of the film takes place during January of 1945 near Nennig
Nennig
Nennig is a village in the Saarland, Germany, part of the municipality of Perl. It is situated on the river Moselle, opposite Remich, Luxembourg. Nennig is known for a Roman villa containing well-preserved mosaics that were excavated in the 19th century...
, Germany in the Battle of the Bulge. The film was awarded with 'Best Narrative Feature' at the 2009 GI Film Festival
GI Film Festival
The GI Film Festival was founded in 2006 by husband and wife team Brandon L. Millett and Major Laura Law in response to the lack of quality films portraying American service members...
and several other awards including a "Film Excellence" award for directing by the Film Oregon Alliance.
Plot
As the seasoned infantry and tank units of the German 11th Panzer "Ghost" division move silently into position on the snow covered hills around NennigNennig
Nennig is a village in the Saarland, Germany, part of the municipality of Perl. It is situated on the river Moselle, opposite Remich, Luxembourg. Nennig is known for a Roman villa containing well-preserved mosaics that were excavated in the 19th century...
, Germany, a battle weary GI and his unit stand ready to defend the small town, a key position in the Allied advance to win the war.
Outgunned and outnumbered, S/Sgt Don Smith (Cole Carson) struggles to find hope and courage against overwhelming odds in one of the decisive confrontations in the Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive , launched toward the end of World War II through the densely forested Ardennes mountain region of Wallonia in Belgium, hence its French name , and France and...
during WWII. His squad of GI's of the 94th Infantry Division lay dug in on the ridge-line outside of town. No one in high command believed that German forces would attack in the sub zero temperatures and near blizzard conditions. As the pre-dawn attack comes, with communications down Sgt. Smith is left with no choice but to make his way through enemy fire, unarmed and wounded, into town and warn of the coming attack.
Based on actual accounts, Everyman's War explores the heroic events of this decorated veteran's courage and the struggle between duty and desire. Between the prospect of the life and love that waits at home and the harsh realities of war which marks the pivotal epoch in his life, he discovers that the loss of hope can be worse than the loss of life.
Cast
- Cole Carson as Sgt. Don Smith
- Laurent Bair as Dorrine
- Mike Prosser as Cpl. Starks
- Sean McGrath as Pvt. Benedetto
- Eric Martin Reid as Pvt. Fuller
- Brian Julian as Pvt. Heinrich
Awards
- 2009 GI Film FestivalGI Film FestivalThe GI Film Festival was founded in 2006 by husband and wife team Brandon L. Millett and Major Laura Law in response to the lack of quality films portraying American service members...
Best Narrative Feature - 2009 Film Excellence Award by Film Oregon